Plum Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Plum Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter; 6 large red plums, pitted and quartered (about 1 pound); 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; Dash of salt; Cooking spray; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup fat-free buttermilk; 1 tablespoon amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons butter
6 large red plums, pitted and quartered (about 1 pound)
1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Dash of salt
Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
3/4 cup fat-free buttermilk
1 tablespoon amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur)

1
Melt 2 teaspoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add plums, and cook 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup sugar, cardamom, and dash of salt. Cook 10 minutes or until plums are tender, stirring frequently. Remove plums from pan using a slotted spoon. Bring cooking liquid to a boil. Cook 5 minutes or until liquid is very thick (consistency of jam).
2
While the cooking liquid reduces, arrange plums in bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan coated with cooking spray. Pour reduced cooking liquid over plums. Let cool.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
4
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring well with a whisk. Beat 1/4 cup butter and remaining 3/4 cup sugar with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat in amaretto.
5
Pour batter over plums, spreading batter evenly. Bake at 350u00b0 for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes. Run a knife around outside edge. Place a plate upside down on top of cake. Invert cake onto plate; cool.

904

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons butter, 6 large red plums, pitted and quartered (about 1 pound), 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, and more.

Yes, Plum Upside-Down Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Plum Upside-Down Cake

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